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Panza, Boston, MA

Panza

4.5
4.5
3650 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Panza's traditional Italian cuisine and relaxed atmosphere make for a great evening in this historic North End. For a dinner out with friends or a date night, Panza is the place to go if you want to be treated as part of the family. With signature dishes like Veal Panza, Pescatore and Chicken Parmigiana we pride ourselves on the quality of our ingredients. Throughout the year Panza also offers up seasonal specials to showcase the best of the region. Spend an evening with us and find out why people have made Panza a part of their family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 557-9248
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Talieri
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Cross street
    Fleet St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Haymarket (Orange); North Station (Orange, Green); Aquarium (Blue)
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Panza, a North End gem, delights with "outstanding" Italian cuisine in a cozy setting. Patrons rave about the "reliably delicious" meals featuring dishes like eggplant parmigiana and chicken Marsala. While reservations can be tricky, the "superb food" and "great service" make any wait worthwhile. Perfect for intimate dining experiences.

3,650 Reviews
  1. Noelle

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience for my sister’s birthday dinner!

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  2. Mac

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came on a busy Saturday night and were seated about an hour after our reservation time. The food was well worth the wait though - excellent pastas!

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  3. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Italian chopped salad was outstanding. Red sauce, delicious.

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  4. Donald

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, the best! Highly recommend!

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  5. Megan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding and the wait staff very nice. Best value in the north end!

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  6. Sarah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Panza (formerly Cibo) for more than 20 years. It is the most reliably delicious meal and great service in a no-frills setting on Hanover Street. Go for the eggplant parm, the chicken marsala, the clams fra diavolo, .. you can't go wrong.

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  7. Andrew

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has Old World charm, superb food, and great service despite the fact it was extremely busy on a Saturday night. Larger parties had to wait despite their reservation time, but our wait was short I assume because there were only 2 of us. No music plays which is best. My only complaint is the noise level due to people out talking each other, but that’s no fault of the restaurant.

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  8. Caroline

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had to wait even though I made a reservation. Food was outstanding and great quality.

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  9. Jodynne

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my first stop when I come to Boston. Found out about from a local and so thankful I did. This time I had the gnocchi special and it was all kinds of goodness. We started with the calamari which I love as its mostly calamari with a light coating, so many places its more coating than calamari. I have a lot of food allergies including dairy and still had lots of options. Highly recommend for small groups or an intimate dinner.

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  10. Mark

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of those little hidden gems! Always busy and worth the wait.

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FAQs

Panza is rated 4.5 stars by 3650 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Panza

326 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fleet St.
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Haymarket (Orange); North Station (Orange, Green); Aquarium (Blue)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Talieri
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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